Have an apple-shaped body? You may be more susceptible to binge eating
Women with apple-shaped bodies — those who store more of their fat in their trunk and abdominal regions — may be at particular risk for the development of eating episodes during which they experience a sense of ‘loss of control,’ according to a new study.
Surprising links between bullying and eating disorders
Being bullied in childhood has been associated with increased risk for anxiety, depression and even eating disorders. But according to new research, it’s not only the victims who could be at risk psychologically, but also the bullies themselves.
Mindfulness-based eating awareness helps adolescents eat healthier foods, be more active
Some of the simplest, safest lessons to help adolescents combat obesity may be raising their awareness of what they are eating and whether they are even hungry, researchers say.
Hormones that are released during hunger affect decision making
Never make a decision when you are hungry. The hormone ghrelin – that is released before meals and known to increase appetite – has a negative effect on both decision making and impulse control, report scientists.
toethefinishline: Binge Free Challenge! This is my full BED…
toethefinishline: Binge Free Challenge! This is my full BED challenge. Each of the links below links to to the daily post for additional details on the daily challenge! Make a journal How did you wind up here? Re-evaluate your goals. Be proud of your accomplishments! Does society influence you to be a certain way? Stop restricting! Track your food! Research! Tell someone! Do you believe recovery is possible? Do you skip meals? Make a list about what you love about yourself (write it in your journal)! What does your pantry look like? Make plans! Who is your inspiration? Are you a late night snacker? Make a jar of alternatives! Plan what to do next time you binge! Find some healthy but delicious recipes! Find a book …
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Baby Fat
Looking through my old pictures, I was always a chubby faced child with pudgy thighs and a soft belly. To my Chinese parents, I was an adorable baby and toddler with pinchable cheeks and a voracious appetite for their home-cooked meals. They grew up in China during a time of food scarcity and wanted nothing more than to make sure their daughter had enough to eat. My mother fed me hot dogs, french fries, and ice cream to my heart’s content because these were seen as luxuries that only the middle class could afford. Then puberty hit during middle school, which is when they expected my baby fat to naturally melt off. Except it stayed and was joined by the development of larger hips and thighs. …
Podcast Episode 5: I Don’t Talk to My Parents about Anything other than the Stock Market
In Episode 5, Lisa Lee and Lynn Chen talk about what to do when your friends/family don’t support your eating disorder recovery. Download the episode here.Other show notes:The Spirit Catches You and You Fall DownKatie Horwitch from Women Against Negative TalkNational Eating Disorders Association free, confidential hotlineEpisode 3 on dealing with negative parental commentsDr. Michi Fu on eating disorder resources for Asian American familiesWe want to hear from you! Send us an email, a voice memo and please leave us a rating/review on iTunes. Subscribe for more and follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook.
More with our co-founder Lynn over at Best Friends for Frosting!
More with our co-founder Lynn over at Best Friends for Frosting!
22 Years and Counting…
First of all, I would like to mention that I am so freaking happy there is a blog about this issue, so thank you so much. I like fashion. I love fashion. My mom and I have very similar styles in fashion (sometimes) so I like talking about it with her, or talking about the different styles I like. It’s fun. I feel like we’re best of friends when we do that. However, 90{7920e18cf5186565893a18d1f69fa52bf2806dc683a7bfcea51d671d2f7d8125} of the time, the conversation would steer to, “CC that’s cute but those only look good on skinny girls. When fat people wear them, it just looks wrong and not as pretty.“ This is basically what I’ve lived with my entire life and I’m 22 years old now. Every time I mention a …
Podcast 6: I Didn’t Know Not Wanting to Know Your Weight Was an Option
In Episode 6, Lisa Lee and Lynn Chen talk about how to deal with doctors visits when you’re in recovery. Download the episode here.Other show notes:Subconjunctival hemorrhage (Burst Blood Vessel in Eye)Lynn speaking at Disneyland California Food & Wine FestivalThe Invitation MovieOne Medical GroupWe want to hear from you! Send us an email, a voice memo and please leave us a rating/review on iTunes. Subscribe for more and follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook.
instagram: Learning to Love Everything You Are with…
instagram.com/p/BDHHYnMNVsC/#mayaraefe instagram.com/p/_uAjw-tVgJ/#mayaraefe instagram.com/p/BB7cSTwtViG/#mayaraefe instagram.com/p/BDJoXYwNVrG/#mayaraefe instagram.com/p/_z4H_vNVn-/#mayaraefe instagram: Learning to Love Everything You Are with Body-Positivity Activist @mayaraefe “#MyStory is a series that spotlights inspiring women in the Instagram community. Join the conversation by sharing your own story. To see more of Mayara’s photos, follow @mayaraefe on Instagram. (This interview was conducted in Portuguese.) “#MyStory is about loving yourself, your heritage and your body. It’s about survival and having the freedom to be who you are.” —Mayara Efe (@mayaraefe), a body-positivity activist and plus-sized model from São Paulo, Brazil. “For years, I suffered from depression. As a black, curvy and gay…